A heartbreaking incident happened near Florida State University on Thursday when a gunman opened fire near the student union. Two people were killed, and five others were injured.
The shooter has been identified as 20-year-old Phoenix Ikner. Video footage shows him firing a gun in a crowded area on campus. The shooting caused panic among students, with many running and screaming to find safety. Police arrived quickly and arrested Ikner soon after the shooting.
Authorities said that Ikner is the son of a Leon County deputy and that he used his mother’s gun in the attack. They are now investigating how he got the gun and why the shooting happened.
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The victims have not been named yet. Those who were injured were taken to hospitals, and five of them are now in stable condition. The university has expressed sympathy for the families of the victims and promised to do everything possible to make the campus safe.
The shocking incident has sparked new discussions about gun control and campus safety in the U.S. Florida has seen many tragic shootings in recent years, including the 2018 Parkland school shooting, where 17 people died. This latest event has again raised calls for stronger gun laws and better protection at schools and universities.
